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90 messages, Last post on Sep 13, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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Replying to: nedzel (Apr 16, 2008 8:53 am) Looks as if maybe you missed my point. The Ridgeline is NOT small nor is it light, it is HEAVY and LARGE, can carry a HEAVY load and/or tow one. Were a turbo-diesel to be used it would have to be sized large enoug to provide the same level of engine responsiveness, passing performance, or at least close, on the highway as the current engine. So, absent SEVERELY derating the turbo-diesel acceleration performance, much, more of, the engine torque would need to be deverted to the rear (a good thing, a DAMN good thing IMMHO). My point was that the rear driveline would therefore, of necessaty, have to be "beefed up" On that last point we seem to agree.
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 18, 2008 9:09 am) this truck could look nicer imo |
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How about putting batteries in the existing tool box area of the Ridgeline in exchange for 28-29 mpg? that would be a great trade off imo If Chevy can make a hybrid out of the Suburban, then surely Honda can pull it off on the Ridgeline |
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 18, 2008 9:09 am) And I guess that I am STILL missing your point. Honda is going to make a major change in the drivetrain by adding a diesel engine option. So why do you think they won't engineer the rest of the drivetrain to work properly with the optional diesel engine?
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Replying to: nedzel (Apr 23, 2008 7:45 am) it won't save you anything at the pump in cost per gallon that's for sure. diesel has been over $4..00 per gallon in CA for quite a while |
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 23, 2008 12:36 pm) |
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 23, 2008 12:36 pm) it won't save you anything at the pump in cost per gallon that's for sure. Less fuel use. Much better drivability with low RPM power (torque). Increased longevity/durability. Increased driving range and fewer fill ups required. At 25% greater efficiency the diesel does save money when comparing $3.50 gas to $4.00 diesel, however, it is not just about saving money, it is about having a choice of what some believe is a superior engine and having choices.
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Replying to: moparbad (Apr 27, 2008 3:01 pm) I do understand the part about diesel engines getting better mpg. Are you saying they have better performance than the current gas engine in the Ridgeline?
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 28, 2008 7:21 am) As an example (although not apples to apples with the Ridgeline), my 2005 Ram 3500 offered 2 engines: a 330 hp 5.7L Hemi V8, and a 325 hp 5.9L Cummins turbodiesel straight six. A 5 hp difference shouldn't mean much, right? The Hemi's hp peak is at 4800 rpm; the Cummins at 2900. Now let's check the torque... the Hemi is 375 lb-ft  4200 rpm, the Cummins is 610 lb-ft 1500 rpm. Guess which truck comes off the line faster. kcram - Pickups Host |
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| Is a hybrid "Ridgeline" modelled after the early ninties Ford Ranger PU..., size, weight, etc. | |
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